IT Services recommends the following model for clients where use is specific to word processing and internet use

-Secretaries

-Personal Assistants

-Office Administration

IT Services recommends the following model for clients where use is specific to use of the Microsoft Office Suite up to its advanced features and standard and moderate use ofBanner (MIS Online, SOLS) and special applications like SPSS, Mathematics and Engineering applications

-Academics

-Professional Support Staff

-General Computer Labs

IT Services recommends the following model for clients where use is beyond capability of standard PC specifications.

-SMT

-Sciences Postgraduate Computer Labs

-REACT PCs

-Banner Operators

-Teaching Computer Labs

-Lecture Theatre Computers

-Deans & Associate Deans

-Head of Schools

-Professional Mathematical, Financial & Statistical staff

Note:

All Computer purchases require full three (5) years warranty for labour and parts as stated by the warranty agreement provided by the supplier.

Department must be notified that the MS Office 2013 Pro license will be charge to the department for every new PC purchased.

The University covers the Licenses for McAfee Virus Defense Suite and other standard software.

Additional Peripherals. These items can only be ordered if they are approved by Head of Department.

Server Hardware Purchases

Note:

Server hardware purchases will done in consultation with IT Services System Engineers on best fit for purpose

Software

Software Standards

Software Type

USP Standard

License Details

Operating System

Microsoft Windows 7/10Professional

OS 10.x for Macintosh's

Annual Microsoft Campus License

Office Application

MS Office 2013 Professional

MS Office for Mac

Annual Microsoft Campus License

Desktop Tools

Winzip

Winrar

Acrobat Reader 9.0

Windows Media Player

N/A

Email

MS Outlook 2013

Compass for Mac

N/A

Web Browsing

Firefox

Internet Explorer

N/A

Desktop Security

McAfee Defense Suite 8.5

Virex for Mac

Microsoft Security Essentials

Windows 7/10 Firewall

Annual Enterprise License

Note:

All Computers purchased require full five (5) year warranty for labour and parts as stated by the warranty agreement with the supplier.

The University covers the Licenses for Microsoft applications, McAfee Virus Defense Suit and other standard software.